My name is Krissy, and I'm a 30-something single mother of one. I've been writing since I was ten years old, short stories mostly and have been addicted to it ever since. I've written numerous poems, countless articles for subjects ranging from the old west
+ more bio informationBy the WaysideWhen days have turned to darknessAnd nothing dries my tearsWill I slip into madness?Will no one calm my fears?When shadows linger near meThe light flees from my sightWhere is my sanctuary?Within the darkened night.I reach but you won't help meI search but never findWhy don't you ever see me?Why can you not be ki... More..
As a parent, it is easy to sit around and say, "If this ever happened to my child, then I would" and insert whatever horrible consequence you could think of. As a parent, you can say these things and mean them at the time, but when faced with the reality of a situation beyond your control, would you have the strength to act o... More..
When someone walks into a restaurant and orders their food, they have the option of choosing something that is healthy or not. If a person walks into a McDonalds or a Burger King, they have the option to order the most fat filled thing on the menu, or go with the salad and a water. That is a choice. A conscious choice.New Yor... More..
The question should more rightly be asked, "When shouldn't outside groups be allowed to file ethics complaints against members of Congress?"Congress members are there by our leave. The American public voted them in to make our country a better place. To bring our concerns, our thoughts and hopes to the law making government i... More..
Guilt is the number one manipulators tool. It is the one powerful weapon that a manipulative personality can weild with such skill that it can kill any thing in its path with a vengeance. Self-esteem, reluctance, resistance...all of these fall before this weapon. But how do these people use it to its best advantage?They know ... More..
Working with someone who has anger management issues can cause not only strain at work, but can bring up some serious legal issues as well. It is especially true if that person is your boss. What is sad is how uninformed most people are in regards to such behavior. Most employees do not realize that they are protected from th... More..
BeautyRiver deep and wide and freeFlows away then back to meCircle breaks to mend againSacred hoop that never endsPower moves, an ebb and flowMisty moonlight, sacred glowSongs upon the wind are playedListen! Hear for they will fadeMystic waters flow to seaFrom mountain passes none have seenWordless wonder, pure and wholeSavag... More..
Ah...getting along with the ex. This is a topic that has plagued single parents for years. It is hard to remember that whenever mommy and daddy fight...even when the child doesn't see or hear it, they will know. Emotions run high and the first instinct is to say whatever comes to mind, even if it is to spout off about his mot... More..
The "show not tell" principle can be applied to every aspect of writing fiction and non-fiction for entertainment. If your readers want simple facts, they can buy a newspaper. If they want to escape from reality for a few hours, then you, as the writer, must make them believe that they are.The key to this is to flesh out your... More..
Microsoft Excel is one of the top spreadsheet applications on the market, but can seem daunting to those who haven't used it. There are literally hundreds of different things that can be done with it to enhance not only a business, but personal finance.But no spreadsheet is complete unless one can actually print the material ... More..
Erin Allen
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